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Starfox: /* Darkness Abilities */

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Darkness Abilities

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	\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Shade Swerve\|Shade Swerve]]''' <br> Ride Darkness		\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Shade Swerve\|Shade Swerve]]''' <br> Ride Darkness
	\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Shade Shear\|Shade Shear]]''' <br> Fine and Potent attack		\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Shade Shear\|Shade Shear]]''' <br> Fine and Potent attack
	\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Shade ~~Shape~~\|Shade ~~Shape~~]]''' <br> ~~Shadow mount~~.		\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Shade Synch\|Shade Synch]]''' <br> Precise control.
	\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Shade Skulk\|Shade Skulk]]''' <br> Travel as shadows.		\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Shade Skulk\|Shade Skulk]]''' <br> Travel as shadows.
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Starfox: /* Finesse */

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Finesse

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	Using this does not take any more time, activating your attack power is equivalent to drawing a weapon.		Using this does not take any more time, activating your attack power is equivalent to drawing a weapon.

	==== Shade ~~Shape~~ ====		==== Shade Synch ====
	~~Shadow mount~~.		Precise control.

	~~This mount is usually shaped~~ like a ~~wolf or leopard made out~~ of ~~shadow, but it is not a fighter and all it does is transport you and possibly passengers~~.		Manipulate a small amount darkness, obscuring light and, at Great Outcome, hindering movement like a clot of tar would. Mainly used to momentarily blind or conceal. {{ Include Finesse Master }}
	~~Functions much as any other vehicle from the setting and it can be varied correspondingly; a smaller vehicle is faster and more agile~~.

	==== Shade Skulk ====		==== Shade Skulk ====
	Travel as shadows.		Travel as shadows.

	You, your crew, your vehicles, and mounts are covered in shadow.		You, your crew, your vehicles, and mounts are covered in shadow or you provide shadow mounts.
	As long as you avoid direct sunlight and don't move ~~too~~ close to others your travel is unnoticed and leaves no trail.		As long as you avoid direct sunlight and don't move close to others your travel is unnoticed and leaves no trail.
	The speed is that of typical ~~vehicles of~~ the setting.		The speed is that of typical ride in the setting.

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Starfox: /* Darkness Abilities */

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Darkness Abilities

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	\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Eerie Evasion\|Eerie Evasion]]''' <br> Block Darkness Harm.		\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Eerie Evasion\|Eerie Evasion]]''' <br> Block Darkness Harm.
	\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Eerie Edge\|Eerie Edge]]''' <br> Fine and Potent attack.		\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Eerie Edge\|Eerie Edge]]''' <br> Fine and Potent attack.
	\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Eerie ~~Evasion~~\|Eerie ~~Evasion~~]]''' <br> ~~Prevent~~ Scale.		\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Eerie Encirclement\|Eerie Encirclement]]''' <br> Gain Scale.
	\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Eerie ~~Encirclement~~\|Eerie ~~Encirclement~~]]''' <br> ~~Attack all in a skirmish~~.		\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Eerie Effort\|Eerie Effort]]''' <br> Group Action.
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Starfox: /* Skirmish */

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Skirmish

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	Dark attacks are made up of enervating bolts and weapons of dark energy that drain life and energy from targets to cause horrible wounds similar to burn, causing necrosis.		Dark attacks are made up of enervating bolts and weapons of dark energy that drain life and energy from targets to cause horrible wounds similar to burn, causing necrosis.
	This is less effective against nonliving targets but extra effective against creatures of spirit and energy.		This is less effective against nonliving targets but extra effective against creatures of spirit and energy.

	~~==== Eerie Evasion ====~~
	~~Prevent Scale.~~

	~~Surround yourself with a whirling pattern of confusing shadows.~~
	~~The result is to deny the enemy the advantage of Scale (p. 221).~~

	==== Eerie Encirclement====		==== Eerie Encirclement====
	~~Attack all in a skirmish~~.		Gain Scale.

	Darkness strikes out in all directions, attacking all enemies in a wide area.		Darkness strikes out in all directions, attacking all enemies in a wide area.
	~~You can ignore~~ Scale (p. 221) ~~and attack multiple opponents at once.~~		This gives you Scale (p. 221).
	~~Negates scale and allows you to harm a cohort gang with full effect~~.
	Otherwise as Eerie Edge.		Otherwise as Eerie Edge.

			==== Eerie Effort ====
			Gain Scale.

			This allows you and allies to initiate a Group Action when intimidating, flanking a target, or acting under stress from fear. {{ : Apex Skirmish Include (FiD) }}

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	~~{{FiD}}~~		{{FiD-Powers}}Darkness as a Form is about both physical and moral darkness.
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	Darkness as a Form is about both physical and moral darkness.
	Physical Darkness can be the mere absence of light, but Darkness is also an element in its own light and can exist even in places that ought to be illuminated.		Physical Darkness can be the mere absence of light, but Darkness is also an element in its own light and can exist even in places that ought to be illuminated.
	Moral Darkness is associated with our psychological shadow, base drives, primal instinct, evil, and the subconscious.		Moral Darkness is associated with our psychological shadow, base drives, primal instinct, evil, and the subconscious.

Starfox: /* Darkness Abilities */

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Starfox: /* Expanded Darkness Powers */

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Expanded Darkness Powers

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	==== Umbral Understanding ====		==== Umbral Understanding ====
			Sense Powers.

	You can detect creatures and abilities of any Form. If the Form is Darkness, Flux, Light, or Order you also learn the form and get a rough idea of what it does and if there is an easy way to subvert or circumvent it.		You can detect creatures and abilities of any Form. If the Form is Darkness, Flux, Light, or Order you also learn the form and get a rough idea of what it does and if there is an easy way to subvert or circumvent it.

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	==== Umbral Undoing ====		==== Umbral Undoing ====
			Dismiss powers.

	Dismiss any summoned creature. End the operation any power.		Dismiss any summoned creature. End the operation any power.

	Darkness is powerful in that it can dispel any power, not just Darkness powers.		Darkness is powerful in that it can dispel any power, not just Darkness powers.
	You can force any creature that is native to another plane of existence to return to that plane, or to end the operation of an ability of any power.		You can force any creature that is native to another plane of existence to return to that plane, or to end the operation of an ability of any power.
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	==== Umbral Urge ====		==== Umbral Urge ====
	Summon ~~a creature of~~ Darkness.		Summon Darkness.

	You can call a creature of darkness. This is generally an unwilling servant.		You can call a creature of darkness. This is generally an unwilling servant.
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	==== Umbral Universe ====		==== Umbral Universe ====
	~~Create a portal~~ to ~~a plane of~~ darkness.		Gate to darkness.

	You can create a portal that allows travel to and from a Hell.		You can create a portal that allows travel to and from a Hell.
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	==== Abyssal Accord ====		==== Abyssal Accord ====
	~~Communicate using~~ Darkness.		Darkness signalling.

	You can communicate with Dark creatures over any distance as long as you know the target, and a line-of-sight even if you do not. You can communicate with the most powerful creature related to your power in a vehicle or installation as long as you can see the exterior. The communication is simple and direct, suitable for the Command skill.		You can communicate with Dark creatures over any distance as long as you know the target, and a line-of-sight even if you do not. You can communicate with the most powerful creature related to your power in a vehicle or installation as long as you can see the exterior. The communication is simple and direct, suitable for the Command skill.
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	==== Abyssal Ascent ====		==== Abyssal Ascent ====
	Command ~~Devils~~.		Command devils.

	Creatures of Darkness recognize you as a figure of authority.		Creatures of Darkness recognize you as a figure of authority.
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	==== Abyssal Autarch ====		==== Abyssal Autarch ====
	Bind ~~Devils~~.		Bind devils.

	This won’t work unless you are already in a position of power. The result is similar to Abyssal Authority but potentially permanent. Powerful emotions can break your control, but otherwise, it lasts until dispelled.		This won’t work unless you are already in a position of power. The result is similar to Abyssal Authority but potentially permanent. Powerful emotions can break your control, but otherwise, it lasts until dispelled.
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	==== Devil’s Doll ====		==== Devil’s Doll ====
	~~Devil’s Disguise another~~.		Transmute Crew.

	Devil’s Disguise used on a willing or helpless creature into a creature of Darkness.		Devil’s Disguise used on a willing or helpless creature into a creature of Darkness.
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	==== Devil's Dance ====		==== Devil's Dance ====
	~~Infernalize a group~~.		Transmute crowd.

	Devil Form a number of willing or non-sentient creatures and give them a dark desire.		Devil Form a number of willing or non-sentient creatures and give them a dark desire.
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	==== Night Nexus ====		==== Night Nexus ====
	~~Darkness~~ Area attack.		Dark Area attack.

	Darkness attack similar to a fine and potent grenade.		Darkness attack similar to a fine and potent grenade.
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	==== Cloak Cloister ====		==== Cloak Cloister ====
	~~Teleport~~ darkness to darkness.		Move darkness to darkness.

	You and allies can teleport from one location in darkness to another. This is regional travel, you stay within the same city or region, but it is generally sufficient to escape just about any situation or location.		You and allies can teleport from one location in darkness to another. This is regional travel, you stay within the same city or region, but it is generally sufficient to escape just about any situation or location.
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	Scrutinize a large area.		Scrutinize a large area.

	Sinister Scrutiny on everything within ~~Range~~ (p. 221), pinpointing locations of interest like altars and murder sites.		Sinister Scrutiny on everything within an Area (p. 221), pinpointing locations of interest like altars and murder sites.
	You can then use Sinister Story to learn the history of up to three of the tings you analyzed.		You can then use Sinister Story to learn the history of up to three of the tings you analyzed.

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	==== Infernal Insinuation ====		==== Infernal Insinuation ====
	Understand ~~Dark creatures~~.		Understand Darkness.

	You can gauge the mood and motivations of Dark creatures and talk to them.		You can gauge the mood and motivations of Dark creatures and talk to them.
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	==== Dark Demolish ====		==== Dark Demolish ====
	Break ~~powerful~~ Darkness.		Break Darkness.

	Break most materials if they were wood.		Break most materials if they were wood.
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	==== Dark Disintegrate ====		==== Dark Disintegrate ====
	~~Silen~~ Darkness.		Silent Darkness.

	Dark Smash targets disappear or are reduced to a fine dust.		Dark Smash targets disappear or are reduced to a fine dust.

Starfox: /* Darkness Abilities */

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Starfox: /* Wreck */

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Wreck

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	Darkness withers and corrodes other materials, this is a powerful but slow process.		Darkness withers and corrodes other materials, this is a powerful but slow process.

	==== Dark ~~Corrosion~~ ====		==== Dark Devour ====
			Withering attack.

	Withers and corrodes, a powerful but slow process that leaves twisted remains.		Withers and corrodes, a powerful but slow process that leaves twisted remains.

	Darkness withers and corrodes, this is a powerful but slow process that leaves twisted remains in place.		Darkness withers and corrodes, this is a powerful but slow process that leaves twisted remains in place.
	Can attack like a torch smoldering with Darkness.		Can attack like a torch smoldering with Darkness.
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	This is less effective against nonliving targets but extra effective against creatures of spirit or energy.		This is less effective against nonliving targets but extra effective against creatures of spirit or energy.

	==== Dark ~~Smash~~ ====		==== Dark Demolish ====
			Break powerful Darkness.

	Break most materials if they were wood.		Break most materials if they were wood.

	This reduces the strength of strong materials, allowing you to break even the strongest barrier, as long as it of the proper material and not too thick.		This reduces the strength of strong materials, allowing you to break even the strongest barrier, as long as it of the proper material and not too thick.
	You can also use this as a Fine, Potent sledgehammer in combat.		You can also use this as a Fine, Potent sledgehammer in combat.

	==== Dark Disintegrate ====		==== Dark Disintegrate ====
			Silen Darkness.

	Dark Smash targets disappear or are reduced to a fine dust.		Dark Smash targets disappear or are reduced to a fine dust.

	Darkness is powerful when it comes to disintegration, and is able to disintegrate most materials.		Darkness is powerful when it comes to disintegration, and is able to disintegrate most materials.
	This is Dark Smash, but silent and subtle.		This is Dark Smash, but silent and subtle.

	==== Dark ~~Obliteration~~ ====		==== Dark Devastation ====
			Huge Dark Smash.

	Dark Disintegrate over a large area. Level a city block or wither a wood.		Dark Disintegrate over a large area. Level a city block or wither a wood.
			Similar to Dark Disintegrate, but over a large Area (p. 221). This can silently turn a city block to dust, darken a large city, ruin a city wall, and similar massive destruction.
	Similar to Dark Disintegrate, but over a large ~~area~~. This can silently turn a city block to dust, darken a large city, ruin a city wall, and similar massive destruction.

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Starfox: /* Tinker */

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Tinker

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	{{ : Include Tinker (FiD) }}		{{ : Include Tinker (FiD) }}

	==== ~~Shape~~ Darkness ====		==== Darkness Drape ====
	~~Play with~~ shadows ~~and Darkness~~.		Big shadows.

			Create shade to reduce illumination.
	Such objects are never solid and melt in sunlight, but can cover an Area depending on Tier (p. 221).		Such objects are never solid and melt in sunlight, but can cover an Area depending on Tier (p. 221).

	==== ~~Mold~~ Darkness ====		==== Darkness Densified ====
	~~Form simple solid objects of~~ Darkness.		Solid Darkness.

	You can solidify small amounts of darkness to shape objects like you shape clay.		You can solidify small amounts of darkness to shape objects like you shape clay.
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	Such creations can be made permanent as a long-term project.		Such creations can be made permanent as a long-term project.

	==== ~~Craft~~ Darkness ====		==== Darkness Distilled ====
	~~Create complex tools, transmute materials~~.		Complex Darkness.

	You can create darkness out of nothing, or transform an object from darkness into another material as long as you know the Form required for both the starting and final form. You can create complex tools, such as fine and potent items of solid darkness.		You can create darkness out of nothing, or transform an object from darkness into another material as long as you know the Form required for both the starting and final form. You can create complex tools, such as fine and potent items of solid darkness.
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	A door could be changed from tangible wood to intangible darkness, you then pass through and revert the door to wood.		A door could be changed from tangible wood to intangible darkness, you then pass through and revert the door to wood.

	==== ~~Dark Manufacture~~ ====		==== Darkness Design ====
	~~Mold~~ Darkness ~~on a massive scale~~.		Craft massive Darkness.

	This is similar to Craft Darkness, above, but you mass produce objects, even a set of different objects. You can also make something large, such as a vehicle or building.		This is similar to Craft Darkness, above, but you mass produce objects, even a set of different objects. You can also make something large, such as a vehicle or building.

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	\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Shade Swerve\|Shade Swerve]]''' <br> Ride Darkness		\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Shade Swerve\|Shade Swerve]]''' <br> Ride Darkness
	\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Shade Shear\|Shade Shear]]''' <br> Fine and Potent attack		\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Shade Shear\|Shade Shear]]''' <br> Fine and Potent attack
	\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Shade ~~Shape~~\|Shade ~~Shape~~]]''' <br> ~~Shadow mount~~.		\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Shade Synch\|Shade Synch]]''' <br> Precise control.
	\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Shade Skulk\|Shade Skulk]]''' <br> Travel as shadows.		\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Shade Skulk\|Shade Skulk]]''' <br> Travel as shadows.
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	\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Eerie Evasion\|Eerie Evasion]]''' <br> Block Darkness Harm.		\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Eerie Evasion\|Eerie Evasion]]''' <br> Block Darkness Harm.
	\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Eerie Edge\|Eerie Edge]]''' <br> Fine and Potent attack.		\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Eerie Edge\|Eerie Edge]]''' <br> Fine and Potent attack.
	\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Eerie ~~Evasion~~\|Eerie ~~Evasion~~]]''' <br> ~~Prevent~~ Scale.		\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Eerie Encirclement\|Eerie Encirclement]]''' <br> Gain Scale.
	\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Eerie ~~Encirclement~~\|Eerie ~~Encirclement~~]]''' <br> ~~Attack all in a skirmish~~.		\|valign="top"\| '''[[#Eerie Effort\|Eerie Effort]]''' <br> Group Action.
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